Fantasy Tip: Owners will need to monitor Chen's recovery to see if he will be able to return in only a few weeks. Owners could keep him on their roster if they have to room, but he could be dropped if he misses significant time. Cosart will have a favorable matchup against the Phillies but is not a strong fantasy option.

Fantasy Tip: After tossing a gem versus the New York Mets July 5, Chen has posted a 6.35 ERA in his two most recent outings. The 30-year-old left-hander will make his next scheduled start against the Phils in Miami Monday, July 25.

Fantasy Tip: The victory is only Chen's second in his last 10 outings, so the Marlins and his owners have to be pleased he'll head into the break on such a high note. The 30-year-old left-hander will have more than a week to collect himself before his next start and ends the first half with a 5-3 mark and a career-high 4.83 ERA. Owners should expect better results after the break and still consider him a back-end fantasy starter.

Fantasy Tip: Chen picked up his first win at Marlins Park. He is also 2-0 against the Brewers this season, and he probably wishes he chose a team in the National League Central so he could face them more.

Miami Marlins SP Wei-Yin Chen (elbow) is set to start the series opener against the Atlanta Braves Friday, April 15. He was hit on the left elbow by a line drive in the season opener Tuesday, April 5. Chen threw a bullpen session Sunday, April 10.

Fantasy Tip: Chen apparently had no setbacks in his bullpen session, and he'll be facing a weak and winless Atlanta team. He remains a must-start fantasy option.

Miami Marlins SP Wei-Yin Chen (elbow) said he is dealing with "normal soreness" following his start Tuesday, April 5, and he is still on track to make his next start against the New York Mets Monday, April 11. Chen was hit on the elbow by a line drive Tuesday.
"I didn't hear anything medically with him," manager Don Mattingly said Wednesday, April 6. "I've seen him in the weight room, moving around. It sounds like we kind of survived that. Obviously, the next day or so, anything can happen. It can get sore or get swelling or whatever. But usually they are pretty good staying on top of that. So right now, we feel like we've dodged a little bit of a bullet."

Fantasy Tip: Chen should hold more fantasy value pitching in the National League, and especially the NL East. Look for the 30-year-old hurler to improve slightly on his 3.44 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 6.9 K/9 over the past two seasons, which makes him a viable No. 4 or 5 starter for your fantasy rotation. However, you'll likely still want to be selective with who you start him against in most formats. Stay tuned for updates on his status leading into his start Monday.

Fantasy Tip: In his defense, Chen was drilled by a line drive in his pitching arm in the second inning, which ended up being his worst before settling in, but it should also be noted his velocity was down a bit from that point on. As a result, Chen didn't really get a chance to be at his best in his team debut, so look for him to improve his next time out.

Fantasy Tip: Chen will get the starting nod, instead of SP Jose Fernandez, as the club looks to limit Fernandez's innings during the 2016 season. Chen went 11-8 with a 3.79 ERA in 31 starts for the Orioles last year and should be viewed as a SP3 in mixed fantasy leagues with some upside.

Fantasy Tip: Cosart has had a tale of two seasons over the past two campaigns, winning 13 games with a 3.69 ERA in 30 starts between Houston and Miami in 2014, and 2-5 with a 4.52 ERA in 13 starts in 2015. However, he did deal with a bout of vertigo which threw him off last season. If he is over that situation he could rebound nicely and be quite the fantasy sleeper in NL-only formats and deeper mixed leagues.